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L958 XJU

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,605 mi
Last recorded114,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 XJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 114,605 miles

offside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

offside rear tyre cut on outer side wall no cord or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2010 114,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 113,879 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s washer jet weak

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2008 112,752 miles

damp around bith front swivells

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2008 112,749 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

alternator belt not fitted

damp around bith front swivells

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2007 111,783 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both swivel seals leaking

drop arm ball joint dust cover split

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2007 111,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both swivel seals leaking

drop arm ball joint dust cover split

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2006 111,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s mirror cracked

o/s tail light bright

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L958 XJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L958 XJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L958 XJU registered?

L958 XJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L958 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L958 XJU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L958 XJU have outstanding finance?

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